Management Accountant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Moffat; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aquaculture sector is seeking a Management Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract in Fort William. The successful candidate will prepare and analyze key financial data, support budget preparations, and assist with financial reporting. This role offers a competitive salary, an annual bonus scheme, and ample training opportunities. Applicants should be degree-educated or equivalent, working towards CIMA or ACCA, and possess strong IT skills. Apply before 24th August 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

31 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee discounts

Occupational Health Support

Training & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent is required.
• Working towards, or have achieved, CIMA, ACCA, or any other industry recognised financial designation.
• High level of task organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly results and ensure deadline attainment.
• Produce timely and reliable management information reports.
• Assist in the control of costs against previously agreed budgets.

Skills

Accounting/Bookkeeping systems

Modern IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Task organization

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Working towards CIMA, ACCA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Cloud storage technology

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a 6 month fixed term contract as a Management Accountant based in Fort William. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate who will have the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a 6 month fixed term contract as a Management Accountant based in Fort William. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate who will have the opportunity to visit our sites in some of the most beautiful locations Scotland has to offer including Harris, Uist, Barra, Muck and Rum as well as many more.

About the job

The candidate will be a part of a small and dedicated team based in Fort William. The main purpose of the role is to prepare, analyse and report on key financial data ensuring that our key budget holders receive timely, accurate and relevant information. This role requires a highly motivated individual who is willing to work hard in order to gain experience and progress their accountancy career.

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• To assist the Financial Controller and Management Accountant with the preparation of monthly results and maintain a high level of deadline attainment;
• To support in strategic and tactical company development with financial analysis, project appraisal and other financial information
• To assist Senior and Farm Managers in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly cash flow forecasts;
• To assist Senior and Farm Managers in the control of cost and expenses against previously agreed budgets;
• To produce timely and reliable management information reports on a monthly basis;
• To investigate variances against budgets and provide analysis of differences on a monthly basis;
• To challenge any variances directly with key budget holders;
• To attend site / operational meetings and ensure financial guidance to farm managers;
• To assist the Financial Controller and Management Accountant with routine and ad hoc tasks.

What are we looking for?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience to continue developing under the full support of an experienced chartered accountant.

The successful candidate will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent is required;
• Working towards, or have achieved, CIMA, ACCA, or any other industry recognised financial designation;
• Experience using accounting / bookkeeping systems;
• Modern IT skills highly beneficial (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, Word, Outlook) – willingness to learn these if not already adept;
• High level of task organisation;
• Financial work experience not a prerequisite (assuming evidence of strong academic performance);
• Previous use of cloud storage technology would be advantageous but not essential;
• Understanding of sustainability issues also advantageous but not essential;
• Flexibility is key in this role in order to ensure that all deadlines are met.

The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don't meet all of the criteria above, but feel the role is of interest, please apply or get in touch today to discuss further.

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

• A competitive salary;
• Annual bonus scheme;
• 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;
• Generous pension scheme;
• Life assurance cover;
• Employee discounts at participating retailers;
• Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
• Training & Development opportunities;
• Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 24th August 2025

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible